By Amiri Wabusimba. A few days ago, a post on social media about the Uganda flag caught my attention. It reminded me that while national flags are among the most visible symbols of a country, they are often the least understood. Every flag that flutters over capital cities or local towns, embassy, public offices or battlefield carries more than colour …
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Amos Tayebwa Mbarara MBARARA CITY — Trouble is brewing in the camp of Mbarara City Woman MP Rita Atukwasa Bwahika after more than 20 of her once-loyal mobilizers and supporters abandoned her and pledged to back Charity Kibaju Kamuhanda, the NRM flag bearer, citing grievances over poor facilitation and broken promises. Advertisements The mass crossover was announced at a press …
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By Amos Tayebwa As political temperatures rise ahead of the 2026 general elections, Kashari South NRM flag bearer Capt. (Rtd) John Bosco Bamuturaki Tumusiime has cautioned his rivals and their supporters against acts of violence, urging them to embrace peace and mutual respect during the campaign period. Bamuturaki, the former Mbarara District LC5 Chairperson, issued the warning shortly after his …
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Post Views: 7 0-0x0-0-0# By Aggrey TwesigyeIn Mbararawww.mknewslink.com Three incumbent legislators who lost in the recent NRM party primaries have been duly nominated by the electoral commission to contest as independent candidates in the 2026 general elections. In Rwampara district, woman MP Molly Asiimwe Musiime secured her nomination as an independent candidate, declaring that her decision to seek re-election …
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By Kabuye RonaldThe National Unity Platform (NUP) has named Florence Asio as its new flag bearer for the Bukedea District Woman MP seat, replacing Mercy Alupo, whose sudden removal from the national voters’ register has sparked outrage and accusations of political foul play. NUP Unveils New Bukedea Flag Bearer: Bobi Wine Blasts Electoral Interference, Points Finger at Speaker Anita Among …
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Kabarole– Kobugabe Lilian, the flag bearer for National Unity Platform (NUP) on position of Kabarole Woman Member of Parliament has stepped down from contesting in the 2026 General Elections. “Dear Mr. Secretary General, I hereby tender my formal withdrawal from the Woman Member of Parliament contest for Kabarole District under the National Unity Platform ticket In the forthcoming 2026 General …
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Bulambuli County Flag bearer on the NRM ticket, and Mp aspiring, Emmanuel Wepukhulu Biara has called on all schools in the District to allow candidates to sit their final examinations even if they have outstanding school fees balances, saying no learner should miss exams due to financial hardship. Biara, made the appeal on Monday, 13th 2025 during a visit to …
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Makindye – Hon. Allan Ssewanyana popularly known as Musajja was Bwino has publicly announced that he will be contesting against National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Candidate Zahara Luyirika for Makindye West. Allan Ssewanyana with his voters during the engagement. “In NUP I expressed interest to Contest for Makindye West Parliamentary seat because I knew who I am, during vetting process , …
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Post Views: 4 By Moses Andamain Hoima citywww.mknewslink.com The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party Vice Chairman for Western Region, Eng Jonard Asiimwe, has said NRM leaders should not support any candidate who lost in NRM primary elections and decided to come back as an independent candidate. He continued that although the electoral laws of Uganda allow independent candidates to …
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Makerere,Kavule – The National Unity Platform (NUP) has concluded it’s two week vetting process for all individuals who are going contest as Members of Parliament on their ticket. NUP President Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Courtesy photo) This announcement has been made by Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi wine who revealed that the list is ready and awaits to be …
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